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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.09, 1,065.20 and 753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.09, 1,065.20 and 753.66 is: 1,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.09 : 1,065.20 = 753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.09/1,065.20 = 753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.09x = 1,065.20 × 753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.09x = 802,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,794.86/774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.08

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